Vita S. Hodgkins
1937 - 2015
Vita S. Hodgkins
1937 - 2015
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BORN
1937
DIED
2015
Vita Hodgkins Obituary
Vita was a beautiful lady who had many interests including golf, working out at the gym, painting, classical music and traveling to Sicily. She took pride in her flower garden. Her greatest joy was spending time with her cherished family.
She was employed by Aetna, finishing her 30 year career as a Pension Consultant.
Vita will be dearly missed by her family; daughter Geri-ann Hunt and her husband Paul, son Francis "Dan" Hodgkins and daughter Caryn Spano, 5 grandchildren; Rebecca, Nicole, Paul Jr., Peter and Kyle, 4 great grandchildren; Kayla, Jamie, Jasmyne and Jordan, her loving life partner for the past 18 years Bill Conklin, and her faithful four-legged companion Christie.
In addition to her parents Vita is predeceased by her husband Peter Hodgkins, sisters Jennie M. Ramondetta and Grace Thayler.
Friends and family are invited to attend a period of visitation on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 5-7pm at Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Tnpk., Glastonbury, CT 06033. A Mass of Christian Liturgy will be on Friday, May 15, at 10am in St. Patrick & St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St., Hartford. Everyone is asked to meet at church. Burial is private. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.glastonburyfuneral.com
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Kayla Hunt
December 8, 2020
nana,
with the holidays coming and now being years later..my heart still has an unfillable gap.you were everything a little girl would look upto.. i know you’d be so proud of me now as i am grown and doing well but i’m hurting and wish i could turn to you right now like i would. everything i do and continue to do is for you and this holiday season you’re right here with us . i’ll miss you till we meet again. “i love you too too much”❤
karen Davis
May 19, 2015
Dan, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I met you a while back at Maggie's and remember thinking.'that's a good guy, who so clearly loves and respects his mother and isn't shy about sharing that with total strangers'. You even showed us pictures of her. Maybe it shouldn't be unusual, but it is, and it stuck with me. You've likely been having a very tough time, and that won't end soon. Hoping it brings a tiny measure of comfort to realize that a neighbor (we were at the time, haven't run into you again) you don't even know is thinking of you.- Peace, Karen -from around the corner
May 18, 2015
Bill & Family,
I was very surprised and saddened to hear about Vita passing. She was such a joy to talk with. I will miss seeing her at WOW everyday.
Paul G.
Denise Boles
May 15, 2015
Danny, Geri and Cayrn, I'm sorry for the loss of your Mother I remembrer her as a very elegant, stoic, loving and giving women and Mother. I hope you take comfort that she is in heaven with the Lord now. Thinking of your family! God Bless!
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May 15, 2015
To Dan,Caryn and Geri. I am sorry for the passing of your Mom.She had that amazing smile that I know will always be looking over all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Great memories of 145 Hany Lane !.....Reno
May 14, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Vita's family and Uncle Bill. She was a lively person and along with Bill surely enjoyed life. Sending prayers of comfort to all.
Dave & Linda Young
Connie Houde
May 14, 2015
I had the pleasure of knowing Vita and Bill. Almost every Saturday at the 4pm mass, they would attend St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church. She always had a smile. Most of all I will miss all of her hugs. She certainly was a lovely woman who never complained. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.
May 13, 2015
Dan, she was special and you were blessed to have had her through the years. I'm sure she is resting and smiling down from heaven on you. So when you miss her look up to the clouds close your eyes and you'll see her saying carry on.. Love and hugs and prayers, Cindy Sullivan
May 13, 2015
SO very sorry to hear of Vita passing. She was a bright and loving women. I had only known her a short time but she always made it a point to say how much she loved us at the bank. May she rest in peace.
- Carolyn Ives
People's United Bank
Marcy Carlone
May 13, 2015
Caryn,
It has been a while that you and your family have been working with your mom and her being sick... Being a caregiver is so hard and now the loss makes it all the more difficult. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and you need anything, reach out please! Much love to you!
Donna Lentini
May 13, 2015
We at Aetna were blessed when 'Vicki" returned to work with us in Rocky Hill. She and I became friends and often enjoyed dancing the night away! Beautiful, inside and out. She so loved her family and to all of you and her many friends, I extend my deepest sympathy.
barb mase
May 13, 2015
Caryn and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Sending our prayers during this time. Vita is now pain free and is watching over her family daily from a place of incredible peace. Rejoice in her memories. Peace to her spirit.
Barb Mase and Connie Mensch
Janice Dugger
May 13, 2015
"Aunt"-where do I begin? How do you put into words all of the lovely memories that we had. You were my second mom and you were always there for me and my family. Your love of the arts always came through-from the beautiful crocheted dresses you made for Geri and I to the lovely gardens you created at your big sister's house. You always took an interest in family and family events and attended many if not all that you were invited to. I always felt so honored to have you with me along side with my family through the years. You will be missed every day. Love, your niece, Janice
Becca, Phil, Kayla, Jordan, Jasmyne Ouellette
May 13, 2015
We love you and take comfort in knowing you are with God watching over us
Nicole Hunt
May 13, 2015
Nana, I am going to miss you. I am so sorry I can't be there to say goodbye. You know who loves you.
Lisa Warner
May 13, 2015
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Vita. She was a wonderful woman and loved her family dearly. She will always remain close to your hearts and treasure all the wonderful memories you had with her. My prayers go out to all of her family
May 13, 2015
"Aunt"-where do I begin? How do you put into words all of the lovely memories that we had. You were my second mom and you were always there for me and my family. Your love of the arts always came through-from the beautiful crocheted dresses you made for Geri and I to the lovely gardens you created at your big sister's house. You always took an interest in family and family events and attended many if not all that you were invited to. I always felt so honored to have you with me along side with my family through the years. You will be missed every day. Love, your niece, Janice
Vernice Ramos
May 13, 2015
Paul and Geri, my deepest condolences in the passing of Vita. I sure remember her from Aetna . She has always been a beautiful woman.
May God Bless You and Your Family. Vita is now in the comfort of our Lord.
Love Vernice Ramos.
Anne-Marie LaMotta
May 12, 2015
Vita, you were class personified. You were like a second mother to me for so long. In fact, I called you Mama 2. I loved how you would try to be serious and yet I could always make you laugh. You will always have a huge part of my heart. I promise to be Caryn's friend for life and I will take care of her for you. I love you, Vita. You will be missed.
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